Kearny, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kearny Police Department serves the city of Kearny, NJ in Hudson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 797 violent crimes and 3,373 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.4 per 100k residents, which is 63.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 225.0 per 100k, 37.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents797 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate225.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,373 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents256 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,680 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents434 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.4 | A | 797 | 106.2 | -63.9% |
| Property Crime | 225.0 | D | 3373 | 163.6 | +37.5% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 108 | 5.8 | -56.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.4 | C | 150 | 22.3 | -8.1% |
| Burglary | 56.3 | F | 256 | 24.0 | +134.1% |
| Larceny | 107.4 | C | 2680 | 116.4 | -7.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 61.4 | F | 434 | 22.2 | +176.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 2 miles | B 94.8 | C 179.6 | Violent: 147.2% higher Property: 20.2% lower |
| East Newark | 2 miles | A 41.5 | D 249.3 | Violent: 8.3% higher Property: 10.8% higher |
| Bloomfield | 3 miles | A 30.1 | B 135.4 | Violent: 21.5% lower Property: 39.8% lower |
| Newark | 3 miles | D 146.5 | C 184.0 | Violent: 281.9% higher Property: 18.2% lower |
| Nutley Township | 3 miles | A 34.0 | A 78.1 | Violent: 11.4% lower Property: 65.3% lower |